Clay Sheriff’s Applying For Grant Through Department Of Health
Clay County Sheriff’s Office has applied for almost $300,000 in grant funding for the jail. Sheriff Brandon Boone said that the grant money through the Department of Health will be used to purchase 4 transport vehicles, a transport van, and new HVAC systems. “For the last couple of years we’ve been housing inmates all across […]
Clay Hosting Meeting For Rural Outdoor Taskforce
The Clay Chamber of Commerce will serve as a host for the state’s Rural Outdoor Taskforce meeting on Wednesday, January 19th. Director Doug Young said that the purpose of the meeting is to get local input and to discuss opportunities to leverage state lands to grow rural tourism. “Like Standing Stone State Park is just […]
Clay Library Awarded Twin Lakes Grant For Solar Charging Benches
The Clay County Library is the recipient of some $5,000 in grant money from Twin Lakes. Director Judith Cutright said that the funding will be used to purchase solar-powered charging benches for outside the library. “We had a purchased a solar-charging table last year through another grant and it is very widely-used,” Cutright said. “There […]
Celina K8 After School Learning Program Seeing Record High
Celina K8’s after-school tutoring program is seeing a record high. Supervisor of Instruction Misty Strong said that while the program typically sees about 35 to 40 students, it has been averaging over 60. “They follow a schedule where they’re engaged in dedicated minutes for homework help, they have STREAM, STEM activities, physical activities, family engagement,” […]
Eldridge Gives Final Director’s Report For Clay Schools Before Retirement
Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge attended his final school board meeting Thursday night. In his final Director’s Report, Eldridge thanked the board members for their patience, kindness, and commitment to the students. “The past five-and-a-half (years) y’all have worked with me,” Eldridge said. “Guys it’s been my pleasure. Y’all have been so wonderful […]
Clay To Give County Employee Bonuses
Clay County employees will be the recipients of a little something extra this Christmas. Mayor Dale Reagan said that full-time employees will receive $1,000 and part-time employees will receive $500. “Well those are something that we’ve been wanting to do for a little bit,” Reagan said. “And to me, one of our greatest assets is […]
Attorney Jimmy White Fills Clay General Sessions Judge Vacancy
Clay County Commission voted to fill the vacancy of its general sessions judge on Monday night. Mayor Dale Reagan said that out of three very capable candidates, County Attorney Jimmy White was selected with nine votes out of ten. “Jimmy was general sessions judge a few years ago and he served out eight years,” Reagan […]
Fentress Elementary School Suffers Wind Damage, Multiple Counties Report Downed Trees
Fentress County Schools dismissed Pine Haven Elementary students early this morning following wind damage to facilities. EMA Director James Bilbrey said three HVAC units on the roof of the school were displaced from wind. A portable classroom behind the school also suffered wind damage. Bilbrey said Billy Ridge Road had some downed trees across the […]
Jackson Mayor: Gov.’s Rural Opportunity Summit Provides Resources For UC Counties
Leaders from several counties from the Upper Cumberland came together for Governor Bill Lee’s Rural Opportunity Summit. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said that the summit gave rural counties such as Jackson an opportunity to talk directly to the governor and state commissioners about how to improve the counties. “You know you plant the seeds […]
Clay Seeking To Fill District 1 School Board Seat
Clay County Commissioners seeking to fill the District 1 School Board seat. Mayor Dale Reagan said that the position left vacant by Chris McLeran will need to be filled by someone ready to take on an important role in the county. “They take care of all the budget processes and all that stuff,” Reagan said. […]
